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June 1st, 2009, 07:17 AM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: Tin
Location: NJ
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903
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fingers in pain
I rode over 100 miles this weekend. and today my fingers are hurting.
how do you over come this? my fingers are too short and i may need the pazzo levers upgrade. 
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June 1st, 2009, 07:21 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
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When you stop at a red light or stop sign be sure and stretch your hands and the rest of your body.
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June 1st, 2009, 07:29 AM
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Name: Ryam
Location: San Diego
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yeah , you will build up the muscles eventually. I used to get cramped up on my clutch hand in a lot of stop and go traffic and when I first started to ride for longer periods of time.
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June 1st, 2009, 07:33 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Steve
Location: Providence, RI
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You probably need to relax your grip on the bars - just pay attention to your grip next time and make sure you're not too tight.
It sounds counter-intuitive, but once you start gripping the bars too tightly you actually make it more difficult to react quickly. A light, controlled grip is better - in virtually every sport. |
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June 1st, 2009, 08:09 AM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Z
Location: Long Island, NY
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From what I hear. The ProGrip 719s are a good $20 upgrade. I'll let you know when mine come in the mail.
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June 1st, 2009, 08:23 AM
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Name: Drew
Location: Daytona FL
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June 1st, 2009, 08:36 AM
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My guess would also be gripping the bars too tightly.
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June 1st, 2009, 08:37 AM
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Name: Tony
Location: Central TX
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+1, this would have been my advice. I have the same issue, but oddly enough with my legs. Especially when riding on the highway I tend to grip the tank with my knees pretty tight. After a while you definitely start to feel it, so I constantly have to remind myself to loosen my grip...
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June 1st, 2009, 09:35 AM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Becca
Location: Clearwater, FL
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In addition to what's been said:
-gel grips -better padded gloves |
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June 1st, 2009, 12:45 PM
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Name: Kim
Location: mundo de ensueño
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You already know that I have the pazzos - it was just too much of a reach for my small hands, so I made the switch and wouldn't go back if you paid me
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June 1st, 2009, 02:22 PM
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Sarcasm: Yea that'll work
Name: Andy
Location: Essex Jct, VT
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Hmm...I've never had this problem, even after 2.5 hours without stopping. I think, like everyone mentioned, loosening your grip would help you out. Try gripping the tank with your knees a little more and just shift around when you're on the bike, see what takes some weight off your hands or allows you to relax more. If your hands are really small, perhaps grabbing a set of shortys from pazzo would help you out.
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June 1st, 2009, 02:42 PM
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Track Junkie
Name: Jon
Location: Dallas
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advil.
your hands will get stronger and it won't be an issue with time
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June 1st, 2009, 02:50 PM
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Psychic war veteran
Name: Thomas
Location: Norfolk, VA
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Click here for pics of the Pazzo levers to see the full range of adjustability. Check out the pics at the bottom of the thread
I agree with Broom, you'll develop the muscles eventually. If it's your first bike, almost certainly you're gripping too tight, too. Besides, 100 miles is a good warm up. Nothing should hurt short of at leat 200 miles!  
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